In Memory of Dr Lovaas  We were saddened this week to hear of the death of Dr. O. Ivar Lovaas.  The field of behavior analysis has lost a pioneer, who will be greatly missed.  Our hearts go out to Dr. Lovaas’ family and friends during this difficult time.

Fourth Edition Task List & New Coursework Requirements The BACB has recently completed a Job Task Analysis (JTA) update to ensure that we have current content in the eligibility standards and examinations. This multi-year process included a subject matter expert panel and subsequent comprehensive survey of practitioners and university contact faculty to determine what behavior analytic content practitioners need to know. The BACB wishes to thank everyone who participated in this process. The resulting data were analyzed and the new Fourth Edition Task List was constructed. The BACB Board of Directors has approved the Fourth Edition Task List and new Coursework Content Allocation. We will begin testing using the new Fourth Edition Task List content with the first examination administration of 2015, and we will discontinue testing based on the old Third Edition Task List content with the last examination administration of 2014.

Click here to download the new Fourth Edition Task List.

Click here to download the new Coursework Content Allocation.

Revised Guidelines for Responsible Conduct The BACB Board of Directors has approved minor revisions to the BACB Guidelines for Responsible Conduct. These revisions were recommended by an expert panel consisting of certificants Jon Bailey (chair), Jose Martinez-Diaz, Wayne Fuqua, Ellie Kazemi, Sharon Reeve, and Jerry Shook.  Most of the panel members were professors who coordinate and teach ethics and the Guidelines in BACB approved course sequences. The BACB has made the revised Guidelines effective immediately however the new material on the revised Guidelines will not appear on BACB examinations until the new Task List goes into effect. Until that time, questions will be based only on the material shared by the “old” and revised Guidelines, so teaching either will cover the material that will be tested.

Click here to download the new Guidelines.

Board of Directors' Election We are pleased to announce that the following certificants have been elected to three-year terms on the BACB Board of Directors: Henry Roane, Syracuse, New York; Suzanne Letso, Milford, Connecticut; and Neil Martin, London, UK. Congratulations to all.

The European Association for Behaviour Analysis will hold its next conference on the Greek island of Crete from September 21-24. Please visit www.EuropeanABA.org for further information and registration details. 

New Degree Requirements to Qualify for Examination The BACB Board of Directors has approved new degree requirements at the BCBA and BCaBA levels that will go into effect January 2011.  The applicant must have the appropriate degree "from an accredited university, that was conferred in behavior analysis or other natural science, education, human services, engineering, medicine or a field related to behavior analysis and approved by the BACB".

The BACB Main Office Has Moved  Our new address & phone is:

2888 Remington Green Lane, Suite C

Tallahassee, FL 32308

850.765.0905

Notice to Former Certificants The BACB recently sent postcards to former certificants notifying them of their inactive status.  We are pleased to know so many of you want to maintain your certification!  We are aware that many of you are active and that our database is incorrect.  We have been overwhelmed by the response to the mailing.  Please rest assured your certification status can be easily remedied.  We will answer all email and telephone inquiries just as quickly as possible.

Re-Entry Available to Most Former Certificants At the May 2009 Annual Meeting, the BACB Board of Directors approved an expansion of the reentry policy.  Click here to download the application, which includes details to help determine whether you are eligible for reentry.

Acceptance of Florida Non-University Classes To Be Phased-Out Effective 10/01/10 Florida Non-University classes will not be accepted to qualify for examination.  Florida university coursework will be accepted.  All applications for examination using Florida Non-university classes must be received before 10/01/10.

Acceptance of "Old" Experience To Be Phased-Out  Effective 10/01/10 "Old" experience will not be accepted to qualify for examination and only "new" experience will be accepted.  All applications for examination using "old" experience must be received before 10/01/10.

Renewal/Recertification Fees The BACB is pleased to offer online renewal/recertification. In order to foster "green" paperless r/r and to keep administrative costs down, we are encouraging online r/r. Please note that online r/r may be done at the traditional rate, however there will be a extra $50 processing fee for paper r/r to cover administrative costs.

BCBA-D: Note Deadline for Application under Current Standards is extended until December 31, 2010 The BACB announces a new designation for qualified Doctoral-level BCBAs. Please click here for information & application.

Oklahoma Enacts Behavior Analyst Licensing Law Using BACB Model The Governor of Oklahoma signed into law a behavior analyst licensing act which uses active BACB certifications as the basis for obtaining and maintaining the license. The BACB worked with certificants, government agencies, parent advocates, and the Oklahoma legislature to develop this important law.

European Association for Behavior Analysis Endorses BACB Certification The EABA "formally endorse the professional credentials issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc. EABA recognises BACB credentials as standards for professional practice in Europe and commits to help with their dissemination in Europe". The BACB recognizes that EABA is the reference for behavior analysis in Europe, and is an allied institution in spreading behavior analysis and BACB credential recognition in Europe.

New BCaBA Supervision Procedures The BACB has posted new procedures for implementing of supervision of BCaBAs by BCBAs. Supervision & documentation requirements will begin January 1, 2009. Click here for a document specifying the requirements and supervision reporting form.

New Professional Disciplinary Standards The BACB will be implementing new Professional Disciplinary Standards effective 01/01/2010. Click here to view the new Standards.

Association of Professional Behavior Analysts The BACB is pleased to provide the following two documents for your information: a unified statement of mutual support between three major behavior analysis organizations, and an announcement containing details on a new organization that will provide support for BACB certificants.

NCCA Accreditation The Behavior Analyst Certification Board's BCBA and BCaBA credentialing programs are now accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies in Washington, DC. The NCCA is the accreditation body of the National Organization for Competency Assurance.

Autism Task List The BACB has decided not to pursue a credential in autism at this time, however valuable information regarding content for BCBAs working with persons with autism was obtained as part of the exploratory process. The BACB is releasing this information in the form of the BACB Task List for Board Certified Behavior Analysts Working with Persons with Autism©. Please click here for the Task List and click here for information on the exploration of an autism specialty.

Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst Effective January 1, 2009, individuals certified as Board Certified Associate Behavior Analysts will be certified as Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts and must document supervision by a BCBA. Please see newsletters for more details.

US Department of Defense Autism Report and Plan The BACB provided information to the DoD to help DoD develop a report and plan of services for military dependent children with autism. This report and plan supports applied behavior analysis (ABA) and the BACB credentials. Please click here to view the report.

Type 3 CE Documentation For the convenience of certificants, the BACB will retain the original documentation requirement for Type 3 continuing education: the attestation signed and dated by the certificant on the recertification application. The BACB will not require signatures from presenters.

Jerry

Gerald L. Shook, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Chief Executive